Thursday, February 18, 2021

Local and national restrictions in England reduced contacts in small and varied ways

The imposition of various local and national restrictions in England during the summer and autumn of 2020 gradually reduced contacts between people, but these changes were smaller and more varied than during the lockdown in March, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.

Boys who play video games have lower depression risk

Boys who regularly play video games at age 11 are less likely to develop depressive symptoms three years later, finds a new study led by a UCL researcher.

LiceDoctors Expands Its In-Home Lice Treatment Service Around Birmingham Alabama

LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Lice Removal Service expands its radius of in-home lice treatment to include more cities around Birmingham, Alabama. LiceDoctors has treated over 500,000 clients. [PR.com]

Monahan Returns to AUI as Florida Property and Casualty Senior Broker

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) is pleased to welcome Kimberly Monahan to the Brokerage Department as a Senior Property Casualty Broker. Kim’s focus will be accounts not readily available in the standard markets of property and casualty. [PR.com]

Stargardt Disease - MD Stem Cells New Treatment Improves Vision

Stem Cell Ophthalmology Treatment Study (SCOTS) show positive results in 84% of eyes. [PR.com]

"Clerks," "The Walking Dead" Stars Added to Wizard World Virtual Experiences

Free Video Q&A Streamed Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook; "The Immortal Hour" Martial Arts Standouts Also in Free Panel Saturday; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible Via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms for Fans Across the Globe [PR.com]

Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Carolina Marine Structures, Inc. and United Infrastructure Holdings, Inc.

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Carolina Marine Structures, Inc. (“CMS”) and United Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. (UIH). CMS is a leading provider of commercial waterfront construction services. The company specializes in construction related to boat ramps, bridges, dredging, shoreline restoration, and wetland creation. CMS resides in Powells Point, North Carolina and is [PR.com]

Roof Right, Inc. Earns 2020 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Roof Right, Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in 2020. “Despite the enormous challenges facing our service pros throughout 2020, our Angie’s List Super Service Award winners continued to [PR.com]

AIVION Announces a New 3G-SDI & Analog YPbPr Combination Interface for Block Cameras

AIVION announced the TL7055, a small form factor 3G-SDI/HD-SDI plus analog YPbPr output video transmitter for zoom block cameras with an industry-standard LVDS interface. [PR.com]

The Only B2B Parallel Trade Conference in Europe 2021

SMi Reports: Bringing together industry experts to discuss the challenges and drivers of the industry. [PR.com]

Shift Technology and CRIF Collaborate in the Fight Against Insurance Fraud

MIB CUE Members Will Be Able to Access Fraud Intelligence Data from CRIF’s Sherlock Service To Strengthen Shift Claims Fraud Detection Analysis. [PR.com]

CloudLIMS Announces Collaboration with Folio for Secure Issuance of COVID-19 Results to Patients

CloudLIMS’ COVID-19 LIMS solution has integrated with Folio's mobile app to enable receiving, storing, and sharing of COVID-19 test results securely and digitally. [PR.com]

Systweak Launches Smart Phone Cleaner – Speed Booster & Optimizer for Android Phones

Smart Phone Cleaner is the latest stallion from Systweak stable. [PR.com]

Announcing: The Corley Group Vacations

Keith Corley, Founder of The Corley Group LLC is proud to announce a new and exciting venture, The Corley Group Vacations. The new addition of offering exclusive vacations solidifies The Corley Group as the main connection for lifestyle, entertainment, and vacations. The Corley Group Vacations invites influential couples that are eager to start traveling again in 2021 to experience a vacation that includes all of the [PR.com]

Shelly A. Stuppiello, Esq., Joins Kahana Feld’s General Liability Practice as an Attorney in the Firm’s Diego Office

Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that Shelly A. Stuppiello, Esq., has joined the firm as an attorney in its San Diego office. Ms. Stuppiello will help expand both the firm’s general liability capabilities and its growing San Diego presence. [PR.com]

NY Merchant Capital to Donate $500,000 USD in 2021 to Those Most Impacted by the Pandemic

NY Merchant Capital today announced a donation of $500,000 to hunger relief organizations worldwide for those most heavily impacted from the current pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, food banks around the world have seen both their food supplies drop and their demand increase, which in turn has added pressure on these organizations. Benjamin Helvi, Managing Director of NY Merchant Capital released the following [PR.com]

CDF Labor Law LLP Announces Corey J. Cabral Chair of PAGA Litigation Practice Group and Thomas B. Song Chair of Workplace Safety and Health (OSHA) Practice Group

CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), an award-winning employment, labor, and business immigration law firm recognized for protecting employers in California for over 25 years, proudly announces the selection of Partner Corey J. Cabral as the Chair of its PAGA Litigation Practice Group and Thomas B. Song as the Chair of its Workplace Safety and Health (OSHA) Practice Group. Corey J. Cabral, a Partner in the Sacramento office, has [PR.com]

Transportation Industry Experts Bill Vitti, David Mook and Matt Ruth Join the ISAAC Board of Directors

Fast-growing technology and fleet management solutions company ISAAC Instruments welcomes three experienced transportation industry professionals onboard, keeping with its mission to cater specifically to trucking. ISAAC currently enjoys an enviable position in the Canadian market, with over 40% of major carriers across Canada who use their solution to optimize fleet operations. Pursuing growth and opening an office in [PR.com]

American Street Capital Arranges $8.1 Million for Multifamily Complex in Riverdale, GA

American Street Capital (“ASC”) announced today that it has arranged an $8.1 million cash-out refinance loan for a 150-unit multifamily complex in Riverdale, GA. Located approximately 13 miles from the Atlanta central business district, Riverdale is a southern suburb with proximity to Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Built in 1972 and renovated in 2019, the 20-building community is situated on [PR.com]